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REM sleep is the specific phase of the sleep cycle where dreams predominantly occur [1], and the body undergoes temporary paralysis during this stage to prevent individuals from physically acting out their dreams {fact:3, fact:4}. Furthermore, REM sleep behavior disorder involves complex movements linked to dreams [2], and the two concepts are frequently studied together in academic literature [3].

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Why Is Sleep Important for Our Mental and Physical Health? insightspsychology.org Insights Psychology 2 facts

claimDuring REM sleep, the human body experiences temporary paralysis to prevent the person from acting out dreams.

claimREM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep is characterized by brain activity resembling wakefulness and temporary body paralysis to prevent acting out dreams.

Exploring “lucid sleep” and altered states of consciousness using ... philosophymindscience.org Philosophy and the Mind Sciences 1 fact

referenceThe paper 'Out-of-body experiences, dreams, and REM sleep' was published in the journal Sleep and Hypnosis, volume 1, issue 3, pages 186–196.

Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Colten HR, Altevogt BM · National Academies Press 1 fact

claimREM sleep behavior disorder is characterized by a complex set of behaviors occurring during REM sleep, including mild to harmful body movements associated with dreams and nightmares.

Physiology, Sleep Stages - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - NIH ncbi.nlm.nih.gov National Library of Medicine 1 fact

claimDreams occur during the REM phase of the sleep cycle, a period in which the body is fully paralyzed.